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    Home » Breakfast

    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

    Published: Nov 1, 2018 · by Audrey

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    This Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole has the taste of a gooey cinnamon roll. The recipe also has a dairy-free option.

    gluten-free french toast casserole on a plate with strawberries and coffee in the backgound

    Disclosure: This recipe is sponsored by Schär. The opinions are my own. 

    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

    My husband’s favorite breakfast is French Toast and mine is cinnamon rolls, so I created a French Toast Casserole that would combine both of our favorites.

    So, you get the best of both worlds… a cinnamon roll casserole and a French toast casserole all in one! Seriously, it’s a flavor combination that is OH MY GOODNESS DELICIOUSNESS.

    All the best parts of French toast married with the gooeyness of a cinnamon roll. Layers of bread, a gooey brown sugar and cinnamon layer and topped off with a vanilla glaze.

    gluten-free french toast casserole in a casserole dish with on serving cut out

    Gluten-Free Bread

    Schär is my family’s favorite brand of gluten-free bread. Actually, it’s the only gluten-free bread my little boy likes. It’s also dairy-free too!

    I love both the bakery flavor and soft texture of Schär’s Artisan Baker White Gluten-Free Bread. It is also shelf stable and vacuumed sealed and bagged for freshness.

    I have never opened a bag of moldy Schär bread! I also love that I can easily find Schär products at my local grocery store and Walmart. You can use their store locator to find a store that carries them near you.

    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole In A Few Easy Steps

    gluten-free french toast casserole recipe steps 1-6

    Bread Layer

    • Preheat your oven to 350° F
    • Cut one loaf of the Schär Gluten-Free Artisan Baker White Bread into small pieces. (photo 1)
    • Spread the gluten-free bread pieces evenly on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different. Remove from the oven when toasted and set aside.
    • Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with gluten-free cooking spray. (photo 2)
    • In a small bowl mix together the ½ cup of brown sugar and a tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on the bottom of the greased 9×13 pan. (photo 3)
    • Add the toasted bread pieces over the top of the brown sugar mixture. (photo 4)
    • In a large measuring cup or medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well blended. (photo 5)
    • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread pieces. (photo 6)

    gluten-free french toast casserole recipe steps 7-11

    Crumb Topping

    • In a small bowl add the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and melted butter and mix until crumbly. (photo 7)
    • Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. (photo 8)
    • Bake for 1 hour on the middle rack.
    • You can see if it is done by inserting a toothpick into the center of the casserole and see if it comes out clean. You will also see the sides of the casserole pulling away from the sides of the pan when it is done. The casserole will also be firm and not jiggly when it’s done. Please watch your casserole, because all ovens are different. (photo 10)

    Glaze

    • Mix all of the ingredients of the glaze together in a small bowl until it’s nice and smooth. (photo 9)
    • Allow the casserole to cool a few minutes before drizzling glaze on it and serving. Enjoy! (photo 11)

    Leftovers

    • Cover or store left-overs in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven. This breakfast casserole is even good cold.

    Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

    • This casserole can be made ahead of time (even overnight) and refrigerated before baking, but do not add the crumb topping until right before baking.

    Dairy-Free Baking

    I have also included a dairy-free option for the recipe. My husband, myself and youngest son are all dairy-free as well. So, now you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole.

    I promise that it is just as delicious made with the dairy-free butter and dairy-free milk.

    Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with are almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.

    gluten-fee french toast casserole and a slice on a spatula

    You are going to love how easy this gluten-free breakfast casserole is to make! This French toast casserole recipe allows you to save time and feed a crowd making it perfect for a brunch recipe.

    It’s so good, I promise no one will even know it’s gluten-free! I’ll be making this delicious breakfast casserole for my family on both Thanksgiving and Christmas morning!

    More Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes For You To Try!

    • Eggs Benedict Casserole {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}
    • Cinnamon Roll Muffins {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Options}
    • Easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Banana Muffins {Dairy-Free and Refined Sugar Free Option}

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    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

    This Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole has the taste of a gooey cinnamon roll. The recipe also has a dairy-free option.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cinnamon Roll Casserole, French Toast Casserole, Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Casserole, Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 57 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
    Servings 18 servings
    Calories 276kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    Bottom Layer

    • 1 loaf Schär gluten-free bread ,toasted
    • ½ cup brown sugar ,packed
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    Egg Mixture

    • 6 large eggs , whisked
    • 2 cups milk ,dairy-free use almond, cashew or coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

    Crumb Topping

    • 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour , I like Pillsbury gluten-free
    • ½ cup brown sugar , packed
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter , melted

    Glaze

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons milk dairy-free use almond, cashew or coconut milk
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350° F.
    • Cut one loaf of the gluten-free bread into small pieces.
    • Spread the gluten-free bread pieces evenly on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes, until nicely toasted. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different. Remove from the oven when toasted and set aside.
    • Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with gluten-free cooking spray. 
    • In a small bowl mix together the ½ cup of brown sugar and tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on the bottom of the 9x13 pan. Add the toasted bread pieces over the top of the brown sugar mixture.
    • In a large measuring cup or medium-sized bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well blended. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread pieces. 

    Crumb Topping

    • In a small bowl add the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
    • Bake for 1 hour on the middle rack. 
      You can see if it is done by inserting a toothpick into the center of casserole and see if it comes out clean. You will also see the sides of the casserole pulling away from the sides of the pan when it is done. The casserole will also be firm and not jiggly when it's done. Please watch your casserole because all ovens are different. 

    Glaze

    • Mix all of the ingredients of the glaze together in a small bowl until it's nice and smooth. Allow the casserole to cool a few minutes before drizzling glaze on it and serving. Enjoy!
    • Cover or store left-overs in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven. This breakfast casserole is even good cold.
    • This casserole can be made ahead (even overnight) of time and refrigerated before baking, but do not add the crumb topping until right before baking.

    Notes

    I used almond milk and Smart Balance butter for the dairy-free option. Schär gluten-free bread is also dairy-free.
    This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking, but do not add the crumb topping until right before baking.
    Cover or store left-overs in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven. This breakfast casserole is even good cold.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. JANE KISSANE says

      February 09, 2023 at 9:55 am

      OMG! This is sooo good! And even though I was a little intimidated by the number of steps, it was pretty easy and straightforward. Thank you!.

      Reply
    2. Vickie says

      January 07, 2023 at 11:08 pm

      I made this for Christmas breakfast and it was so good! I prepared most of it the night before to save time in the morning. I used a package of Udi bagels since that is what I had on hand.

      Reply
    3. Ambyr says

      June 23, 2022 at 10:28 pm

      Made this tonight with almond milk. So good. I decided to have it for desert with some vanilla ice cream, hot Carmel and whipped cream!! Delishes. This will be a keeper.

      Reply
    4. Laura says

      May 08, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      So easy and good!The smell of the cinnamon and brown sugar baking is so homey. ❤️

      Reply
      • Darla says

        May 24, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        Absolutely delicious! The aroma while it was cooking was heavenly. Best ever Cinnamon Roll! I followed the recipe. I did use raw sugar instead of granulated sugar. My go to recipe for cinnamon rolls!

        Reply
    5. Roxann says

      April 17, 2022 at 9:11 am

      Best holiday breakfast recipe ever!! Thanks for such a great GF tasting, easy, and versatile recipe. ❤️ I made mine GF, DF, and reduced sugar. Still turned out amazing!! 😃

      Reply
    6. Cindy says

      April 16, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      My first attempt at making this dairy free thanks to your luscious recipe! My daughters baby has milk allergy and she’s nursing so we needed a dairy free alternative What luscious cinnamony scrumptiousness ! Thanks for helping us have a delicious pre Easter 🐣 breakfast!

      Reply
    7. Sarah says

      April 15, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      Hello! This is such an amazing treat, thank you for a great dairy free, gluten free recipe. Wondering if anyone has tried making it with oat milk as I was thinking about trying that next time.

      Reply
    8. Marilyn says

      March 16, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      Excellent! Would be fantastic with some vanilla ice cream. Next time I’ll probably add walnuts!

      Reply
    9. Dash says

      December 25, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      Delicious!! Made this for Christmas brunch and my family LOVED it! Everyone had a second serving and couldn’t believe it was gluten free! My son said “Mama does know” lol Will definitely be making again. So yummy!!!

      Reply
    10. Patty says

      April 04, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Best. Brunch. Ever. I threw this together the night before for an easy Easter brunch. Perfect! Delicious. And so easy! This recipe is a keeper! I followed the instructions with no changes, and it’s perfect as-is. I’ll to it again, maybe as a special birthday breakfast next time.

      Reply
    11. Emily says

      December 25, 2020 at 11:54 am

      SO GOOD! Made it for Christmas morning, and all the non-GF folks picked it over their coffee cake. Will definitely be the new traditional holiday breakfast!

      Reply
    12. Carol says

      October 13, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      I made the Gluten/Dairy Free recipe just as it is, and it was delicious!! Rave reviews from my family!

      Reply
    13. Chrissy J says

      February 15, 2020 at 7:44 am

      Delicious! Made for Valentine’s Day and it was a hit! I haven’t had anything like this since before I had to go gluten-free!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        February 15, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the Frech toast casserole and that it was a hit. Thanks again!

        Reply
        • Jami says

          December 17, 2021 at 1:12 pm

          Love this recipe. Made last year for Christmas breakfast and can’t wait to make it again this year for Christmas morning. Thanks for this recipe! ^_^

          Reply
    14. Carleen says

      December 29, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      This was excellent. I did use gf Hawaiian bread instead of schar. Also, I used 1 C milk and 1 C egg not. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 31, 2019 at 9:59 am

        Thank you so much Carleen for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast casserole. I have not tried it with the Hawaiian bread, but I bet it was delicious. You are so welcome I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thank again!

        Reply
    15. Wendy Carrasco says

      December 08, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      So easy to make! Over half the pan was gone!
      Highly recommend!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 09, 2019 at 8:57 pm

        Thank you so much WSendy for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the casserole, it was easy to make, and you highly recommend the recipe. Thanks again!

        Reply
    16. Nicole Lapeyrolerie says

      October 13, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      This was so delicious. It’s been years since I has French toast because of avoiding gluten. This recipe made me happy and not feel deprived of one of my favorite special morning breakfasts.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        October 14, 2019 at 12:02 pm

        Thank you so much Nicole for the 5-str recipe review, it really made my day! It makes my heart so happy that you can enjoy one of your favorite breakfast again. Thanks again!

        Reply
    17. Jessica says

      April 22, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Has anyone made this in a crock-pot?

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        April 22, 2019 at 5:59 pm

        Hi Jessica! I have not tried it in a crock-pot. If you try it will you please let me know how it turns out?

        Reply
    18. Laura says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      This was so easy, and the leftovers reheated well. I added some toasted chopped pecans to the crumb topping, and it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        April 18, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        Thank you so much Laura for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast casserole. I am glad that the recipe was easy and reheated well. I love pecans and I need to try adding them to the crumb topping. Thank you again!

        Reply
    19. Alexis says

      March 18, 2019 at 9:25 am

      We loved it! It was delicious fresh and still just as good warmed up the next day. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat.

      I am loving all of your recipes! 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        March 18, 2019 at 10:13 am

        Thank you so much Alexis for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the breakfast casserole. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement!

        Reply
    20. Helena Connors says

      February 02, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Easy recipe and everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        February 03, 2019 at 8:45 am

        Thank you so much Helena for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast casserole and found the recipe to be easy. Thank you again!

        Reply
    21. Lynn says

      January 30, 2019 at 9:50 pm

      This French Toast is the absolute best!!!! Thank you for sharing so many delicious GF recipes. You make life better!!!????

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thank you so much Lynn for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast casserole. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!

        Reply
    22. Laurie Meyers says

      January 18, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      We had this for Christmas morning this last Christmas. Yum, Yum, Yum…….It is an incredibly delicious recipe and when you do it the night before….so simple to pop in the oven and bake off. I followed the directions given for the dairy free version…..Divine!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        January 20, 2019 at 9:16 pm

        Thank you so much Laurie for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast casserole. I make it dairy-free for my family also. Thanks again!

        Reply
    23. Katie says

      January 05, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      I made this diary and gluten free. I put it together Christmas Eve and then baked it Christmas morning. It was sooo good! Several people in my family have to eat gluten free and another is dairy free. She never is able to eat the casseroles we prepare so I wanted to make sure she could this year! She absolutely loved it! I will definitely be making this again and trying out other recipes as well. Thanks again Audrey for all you do!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        January 05, 2019 at 7:27 pm

        Thank you so much Katie for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the casserole fro Christmas morning. It makes my heart so happy. I hope you enjoy the other recipes that you try. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!

        Reply
    24. Carol VanHorn says

      December 26, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      Used the family as Guinea pigs Christmas morning!! They LOVED it!!!!!!!!! Made it the night before and it was easy to make. Will be making this again

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 26, 2018 at 10:33 pm

        Thank you so much Carol for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family enjoyed the casserole and it was easy to make, especially the night before. Thank you again!

        Reply
    25. Lynn says

      December 26, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I made this on Christmas Eve, stored in the fridge then baked it Christmas morning. It was delicious and a huge hit for my husband who has CD and non gf family. We enjoyed it so much. The directions were excellent!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 26, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you so much Lynn for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast casserole and that you found the recipe easy to follow. Thank you again for taking the time to leave me a recipe review!

        Reply
    26. Hollie says

      December 26, 2018 at 9:05 am

      I made this Christmas morning and it was delicious. The recipe and pictures were easy to follow. Her tips and suggestions were right on point. This recipe went straight into my recipe book. It would be the perfect dish to bake and share at any get together. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 26, 2018 at 9:10 am

        Thank you Hollie for the amazing star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the casserole and found the recipe easy to follow and the tips helpful. You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family. You really made my day! Thanks again!

        Reply
    27. Kelly says

      December 26, 2018 at 1:52 am

      This was a HUGE hit. I would definitely make this again. Cinnamon bun meets french toast. Lovely recipe! Christmas Day ritual coming up.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 26, 2018 at 7:57 am

        Thank you so much Kelly for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you all enjoyed the casserole. Christmas morning traditions are the best! Thank you again!

        Reply
    28. Lisa says

      December 25, 2018 at 10:05 am

      We made this for Christmas this morning and it was amazing! Everyone enjoyed it and went back for seconds!!!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 26, 2018 at 8:03 am

        Thank you so much Lisa for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the casserole. It’s one of my family’s favorites. Thanks again!

        Reply
    29. Noelle/Too Precious For Processed says

      December 13, 2018 at 11:10 pm

      I am planning on baking this Christmas morning!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        I hope you enjoy it! My family loves this recipe. It will be perfect for Christmas morning. Wishing you a blessed Christmas!

        Reply

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